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The fading sheen of the Maoist’s election boycott call

Maoists' boycott call of Chhattisgarh Assembly elections neither had any major impact on the people willing to cast their vote nor on disrupting elections by means of violence.

The Hindu

BJP says Karnataka government advertisements in Telangana media ‘violative of rules’

BJP accuses Congress of violating Representation of the People Act & Model Code of Conduct by publishing ads in Telangana media ahead of Assembly election. Union Minister Bhupender Yadav and former Union Minister Prakash Javadekar urge EC to take action. Sudhanshu Trivedi and Om Pathak ask Congress if ads were…

The Hindu

BRS writes to EC to reconsider its decision on Rythu Bandhu disbursement

BRS requests EC to reconsider decision to withdraw permission for disbursement of Rythu Bandhu investment support.

The Hindu

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Harish Rao accuses Congress of EC nod withdrawal for Rythu Bandhu

BRS leader and Minister T Harish Rao accused Harish Rao Congress of EC nod withdrawal for Rythu Bandhu.

The Hindu

EC withdraws Rythu Bandhu disbursement with immediate effect

Election commission withdraws Rythu Bandhu disbursement with immediate effect. It has abruptly withdrawn the order citing violation of the Model Code of Conduct.

The Hindu

BJP-BRS nexus once again exposed with ECI’s approval of Rythu Bandhu just before polling date: Revanth

Revanth Reddy alleges Fevicol bond between KCR and Modi, exposed by ECI's release of Rythu Bandhu funds. Farmers lose ₹5,000 due to this. Congress promises to provide ₹15,000 if in power

The Hindu

EC’s flying squad raids retired IAS officer’s residence in Hyderabad over allegations of hoarding cash for votes

Congress activists allege police helped personnel escape residence during searches for hoarding of cash; Telangana Congress VP Mallu Ravi & contestant Md. Azharuddin demand explanation from police; EC, IT & Election officials conduct searches at retired IAS officer's house.

The Hindu

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Special summary revision of electoral rolls from today

Cuddalore district is hosting special summary revision of electoral rolls this weekend, as per EC's directions. Form 6 for inclusion, Form 7 for deletion, and Form 8 for address/constituency change can be submitted. First-time voters urged to make use of camps to include their names.

The Hindu

Mizoram seeks to meet EC for rescheduling counting day

The EC has fixed December 3 as the day for counting of votes for five States — Mizoram, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan and Telangana.

The Hindu

Election Commission calls for local touch at every polling station

Mr.Shandilya said that the Central Armed Police Forces personnel will be deployed at critical polling stations, bolstered by 391 route mobiles, each comprising three armed personnel and one police constable.

The Hindu

What next for the Netherlands after far-right Wilders storms elections?

Geert Wilders faces an uphill struggle luring partners to form a coalition government with his far-right party following their "monster victory" in Dutch elections that has shaken both the Netherlands and Europe.

Radio France Internationale

EC rubbishes report of its nod for M.P. Chief Secretary's term extension; calls it 'fake news'

EC clarifies false reports of extending Madhya Pradesh Chief Secretary Iqbal Singh Bains' term; EC approval needed due to model code of conduct; Bains got two 6-month extensions earlier; EC may designate senior-most official as Chief Sec. if no extension.

The Hindu

BJP seeks EC's action against Rahul for panauti, pickpocket jibes at PM Modi; rakes up Indira Gandhi's 'insult' of hockey team

The BJP on Wednesday demanded action by the Election Commission against Rahul Gandhi for his 'panauti' and 'pickpocket' jibes at Prime Minister Narendra Modi and recalled Indira Gandhi's "insult" of the Indian hockey team in the 1982 Asian Games final while praising its leader's encouragement to cricket players after their…

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The iPhone getting RCS seems huge, but it won't fix the green bubble problem and that might be the point

Apple's only doing half of what's needed to bring Android users under its wing with RCS support.

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AAP files complaint to Election Commission against BJP over social media posts targeting Kejriwal

A delegation of AAP led by party's MP Raghav Chadha today met with EC officials. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Hindu

‘Caged parrot’ EC a sham, is favouring BJP, alleges Sanjay Raut

Sanjay Raut said the EC had become a caged parrot and a sham and accused it of “turning a blind eye” to the actions of the BJP.

The Hindu

In a first, all polling booths in Raipur (North) Assembly constituency managed by women: EC

For 1st time, all booths in an Assembly seat managed by all-women teams; 1,046 women deployed in 201 booths; 100% turnout in Sonewani booth; EC urged all sections to vote; 11 booths set up in Bharatpur-Sonhat for fewer than 100 voters; 100% enrolment of PVTGs. #ElectionCommission #Chhattisgarh #MadhyaPradesh #Voting #Women…

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New Trump book audio could be evidence

"I would expect prosecutors to use that tape to impeach the credibility of his testimony," legal analyst says

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AAP to file complaint against BJP for ‘character assassination’ of Kejriwal

The Aam Aadmi Party accused the BJP of running a “derogatory and misleading” campaign on social media against its national convener and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and said it will submit a complaint to the Election Commission.

Newslaundry

Modi govt violated MCC by opening poll bond sales in November: Activist writes to EC

An activist has written to the Election Commission of India alleging that the Narendra Modi government has violated the Model Code of Conduct with its decision to open electoral bond sales – from November 6 to November 20 – ahead of assembly elections in five states.

The Hindu

Election Commission issues notice to AAP over social media posts against PM Modi

The Election Commission in its notice to AAP convenor Arvind Kejriwal asked the party to respond to a BJP complaint that sought action against the AAP for remarks against PM Modi.

The Times of India

Maharashtra speaker Rahul Narwekar highlights role of majority in pending Shiv Sena MLAs' disqualification cases

MUMBAI: In a statement that once again created a flutter in political circles, State Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar on Sunday said that in a democracy majority matters and added that there was more time for "firecrackers" to burst.

The Guardian - UK

Ezra Collective review – a home-town triumph for jazz’s young heroes

Fresh from their Mercury prize win, the genre-melting, future-building London party band bring out guests aplenty in a night of inspirational, infectious joy

The Hindu

In Rajasthan, a manifesto from the people and for the people

A “people’s manifesto” released by civil rights groups ahead of the upcoming Assembly election in Rajasthan has called upon political parties to give the highest priority to citizens’ democratic rights.

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Google tells Europe that Apple's iMessage should be forced to work with Android

Google and some European carriers say Apple should be forced to open iMessage up to other platforms — like Android.

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